Suspect wanted in two armed robberies of Dothan convenience stores on Dec. 23

DOTHAN, Alabama -- Dothan Police are searching for a man suspected of committing two armed robberies on Dec. 23.

A black man armed with a handgun entered the Fortner Street Convenience store at 1112 Fortner Street at approximately 8:06 p.m. and demanded cash from the cashier, according to police.

The cashier immediately pressed the panic button, which caused the suspect to run from the store, according to Dothan Police.

Minutes later, Dothan Police received a report of an armed robbery at Citgo Food Mart at 1814 S. Oates Street. The suspect took money from the cashier and ran west from the store in the direction of Hillman Street.

The suspect in both robberies is described as being a black male, 5-foot 10 inches to 6-foot 1 inch tall and weighing 180 to 220 pounds. He was wearing a dark colored hooded jacket and jeans.

Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to call Dothan Police or CrimeStoppers at 334-793-7000.